Healthier Hawaii: What is gout and how to prevent it

Believe it or not, gout is very common in Hawaii.
Published: Oct. 23, 2024 at 7:12 AM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Believe it or not, gout is very common in Hawaii.

Dr. Devy Setyono, a rheumatologist at Straub Benioff Medical Center, explains what gout is and what types of food and drinks cause it to flare up.

Dr. Setyono also shares some lifestyle tips that could help prevent getting gout.

For more health and wellness tips and information, visit HealthierHawaii.org.